Fees in plain English

When you buy a coin, the exchange keeps a small cut. A lower fee means more of your money goes into the coin. The easiest apps usually cost more. The numbers below are typical for everyday users, not an official price list.

Cheaper feesHigher fees

Usual exchanges

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BinanceOpen exchange

about 0.10%

Best for: Lots of coins and a lower fee

Availability in the EU has changed. Check if it still serves your country.

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BybitOpen exchange

about 0.10%

Best for: A lower price once you know what you want to buy

The screen has more buttons. Not the first app for a beginner.

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OKXOpen exchange

about 0.08–0.10%

Best for: Lower fees and a wide choice

More settings. Easier to get lost.

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BitgetOpen exchange

about 0.10%

Best for: A lower fee and lots of pairs

The app is busier, aimed at more experienced users.

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KuCoinOpen exchange

about 0.10%

Best for: Coins you may not find elsewhere

More coins also means more risk. Check what you are buying.

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Gate.ioOpen exchange

about 0.10%

Best for: A wide choice, including smaller coins

It is easy to buy a very risky coin here.

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MEXCOpen exchange

low fees

Best for: Smaller coins with a lower fee

Not the simplest app for a first buy.

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WhiteBITOpen exchange

lower fees

Best for: People in Europe who want euros and lots of coins

Always check the fee before you send money.

Mid feesEasy to use

BitvavoOpen exchange

about 0.25%

Best for: People in Europe who want to pay in euros

Fewer coins than the giant exchanges.

Mid feesEasy to use

KrakenOpen exchange

about 0.16–0.26%

Best for: People who want a cautious, long-established exchange

Fees are a bit higher than the cheapest places.

Mid feesEasy to use

BitstampOpen exchange

mid-range fees

Best for: A simple euro buy on a known European exchange

The coin list is smaller.

Mid feesEasy to use

Crypto.comOpen exchange

mid to higher

Best for: People who want one well-known app

The easy buy is usually more expensive than a classic exchange.

More expensiveEasy to use

CoinbaseOpen exchange

about 0.40–0.60% in the simple app

Best for: Complete beginners who want the easiest app

You pay extra for that simplicity. Advanced Trade is cheaper.

Easy apps nearby

These are not classic exchanges. They are convenient, often with a card or local language. You usually pay more.

More expensiveEasy to use

BitpandaOpen exchange

higher, for simplicity

Best for: Europeans who want a clear euro app

Convenience usually means a higher fee.

More expensiveEasy to use

RevolutOpen exchange

higher, depends on your plan

Best for: A very small first buy inside a banking app

Not a classic exchange. Usually more expensive.

More expensiveEasy to use

FumbiOpen exchange

higher, bundled

Best for: People who want everything in one simple app

Easy, but usually more expensive than an exchange.

What else costs money

  • A card deposit usually costs more than a bank transfer.
  • The gap between the buy price and the sell price — smaller is fairer.
  • Sending a coin off the exchange to your own wallet has a separate fee.